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    need DVD authoring software with a specific option

    well thanks guys, that'll have to do then.
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    need DVD authoring software with a specific option

    i need software that will create a DVD that, once it finishes playing, will NOT endlessly loop. i don't need a fancy menu or anything (unless a menu is required for this to be possible) but i believe i used nero vision before and all the dvds it created for me would loop once ended. if possible...
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    DVD labeling problem

    so i'm building some DVD ISOs in ISO9660/UDF format using ImgBurn, and for whatever reason i don't see label names longer than 32 characters displayed after burning the discs. supposedly up to 63 characters are allowed under UDF file system. anyone know the issue? i was trying for a 35 char label.
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    system build time - upgrading major components

    the difference between the ds3 revisions is negligible from what i recall but the 3.3 seemed slightly better for whatever reason (google it if you really need to know). the 620w psu is slightly overkill especially since you're not going to OC at all, and psu energy efficiency drops when...
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    I did my homework for a build! PLEASE GRADE ME!

    it really is worth your while to buy cheaper crucial ballistix since they pretty much all OC the same. 667 and 800Mhz RAM should get just as high, and i mean this specifically for crucial ballistix, no idea if this applies to any other memory makers. i bought these for cheap with rebate and got...
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    HDD partitioning & platters question

    so i'm wondering how partitions relate to hdd platters. more specifically, lets say i have a 200gb hdd with 2 100gb platters in it, would there be any benefit to creating 2 100gb partitions? a friend of mine said he noticed a difference in doing so and that moving data between the partitions was...
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    trouble deciding which one

    yea that was the link i saw in another thread. and 512mb doesn't matter much unless you go dual monitor right? one question i have: for these cards that only have component tv outputs, is it possible to in any way get an s-video cable for them instead?
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    trouble deciding which one

    alright well a BFG 7900GS OC 256MB is going for about $107 now but i just realized that with video output i could possibly use my PC as a dvd player instead of buying a separate one. i think HDCP is only for blue-ray and hd-dvd right? i'm assuming any modern graphics card should be able to do...
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    trouble deciding which one

    trying to figure out which card to buy is hard since i'm not a heavy gamer, especially not of the latest games, and figuring out benchmarks isn't as helpful when you don't play them. that aside i'd just like to get the best overall bang for my buck and haven't chosen an LCD yet but this NEC...
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    Now that ATI/AMD Lost the war....

    open mouth, with tongue, or cheek?
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    need good bang for buck PCI-E card

    i don't really care much about dx10 though, just performance and picture quality which i've heard the x1950 pro series is great at. i found a website earlier that had benchmarks of alot of various cards but lost it, anyone have a similar link? and i'm curious if anyone knows the max...
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    need good bang for buck PCI-E card

    newegg had a powercolor x1950 pro for $129.99 AR but i just missed out on it so i'm just keeping an eye out for another deal. i really just wanna know a few good cards to look out for and their potential price ranges so i can jump on the first good deal i find. it's gonna go with an asus ab9...
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    Mixing RAM brands is okay right? 3 sticks of RAM is okay too right?

    from my experience with ddr RAM on amd s939, you can run any matching pairs in dual channel, most RAM slots are color coded to allow for that very thing. it should be the same thing for new intels and am2 now
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    New computer, have been out of the loop

    well what do you plan on using it for? personally, i'm planning on getting a cheap dual core now and just selling it later and jumping on quad once they drop in price
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    Mixing RAM brands is okay right? 3 sticks of RAM is okay too right?

    not particularly, it's only recommended that you have matching pairs if you overclock etc. if you're going stock then the only thing i'd look out for are the timings
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    Want opinions/advice on new build

    bump and new Q: the x1950 pro, does it have a tendancy to block other pci ports?
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    Adapter for my computer?

    you mean something like this? link didn't work because i used http instead of https
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    Want opinions/advice on new build

    is 600w really overkill even with future plans for 12 hard drives and OC'ing a quad core cpu? i just don't wanna buy a new psu later on
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    Want opinions/advice on new build

    i'm looking for more firsthand knowledge and critique on my choices, if they'll live up to my expectations, which choices i should make (like between cpu and psus) and RAM and GPU which i'm not knowledgeable about period. i'm basically looking for an intel core 2 duo server-esque setup on the...
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    Help with new build

    yea i checked it out but i'm looking for more firsthand knowledge and critique on my choices, if they'll live up to my expectations, which choices i should make (like between cpu and psus) and RAM and GPU which i'm not knowledgeable about period. got my account back, this's it!
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    looking for external enclosure

    well i've seen the same issue raised with dvrs as well where 2x 80gb drives or a single 500gb drive owuld work fine but 2x 500gb drives wouldn't power up. i've heard that starting around 400gb drives use more power... i remember seeing a non-case usb/ide adapter that powered the ide drive...
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    looking for external enclosure

    http://www.shop4tech.com/?go=view_item&id=4700&r=184 i'm about to jump on that but wanted to see if anyone could recommend something cheaper/better. i NEED usb/firewire, support for 300gb hd (larger is always better), and the enclosure only needs to be on for short periods of time, maybe like...
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    camera/firewire problems

    so a few years back i had old compaq presario (500mhz) that i put a firewire card in for video capture... this was using windows 98SE, all worked well except the cpu/vid card weren't nearly powerful enough to capture video, so i never got to. the camera was a canon elura and was detected by the...
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    MS Releases Vista Hardware Requirements

    my P3 930MHZ dell with 384mb RAM loads up XP in a matter of seconds still, along with AVG anti-vir and zonealarm. ZA takes 2-5 seconds more to loadup after windows does but i can still start doing things while it does... vista looks to be a monster incarnate. it doesn't matter how much space...
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    Is this right?

    that's all the proof i need that neweggs ripping us off on shipping ;)
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    building drive cages & fan placement in a DVR

    mmm... well, perhaps my HD fan for the dvr won't be as effective as i had hoped, but that's knowledge i can definitely use for the 3 HD cage i make for my actual PC. for the mounting holes, i know it'll be a pain but i've got plenty of drills, measuring tools, marking tools, and patience to...
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    need some fan help

    bah... i've spent $50 more on fans and related products then i intended to already, i'm all fanned out myself. and that's ignoring the fact that i've spent about $400 on 2 dvrs+2 HDs+fans+cables+peripherals+got 2 free dvrs in the process that i have no real use for... all just to make one high...
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    building drive cages & fan placement in a DVR

    so i'm about to start building 2 HD "cages". i've got a roll of aluminum, cutting tools, bending tools to make angles, vinyl grommets to possibly use to reduce vibration, and alot of hope :D one cage is going to be for a tivo DVR unit and my intent is to make a cage that holds two drives, one...
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    need some fan help

    2 weeks later, but yea. at any rate, i found that very fan earlier and asked about it but heard alot of negatives about evercool and i think i even saw bad reviews for it, but i don't quite remember. i know every company makes both good and bad, but have you tried that fan yourself?
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    need some fan help

    thanks for all the comments and thoughts! so i got 2x 70mm (x15 i think?) JMC panther fans, the akasa 120mm that was mentioned and an akasa 60mm, and tested them with different voltage. the panther is like a vaccum/blow dryer at 12v and i thought they were a complete loss. it only does a bit...
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    need some fan help

    i somehow overlooked this forum last night (thanks for the replies!): http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1809741&enterthread=y got a good starting point though which i'm hoping will end here. so i need a quiet 60/70mm fan for a DVR (previous 60mm fan had an unbearable...
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    Need advice for buddy, psu problem?

    being a good friend and all, are there any compatible parts you could exchange between your PCs? if you've got the time and patience doing something like trying all his parts on your mobo and checking for any instability etc might find if there're any real hardware issues. at the very least, if...
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    ANY VERIZON FIOS USERS IN CALIF?

    http://www.dslreports.com/ ignore the "dsl" part :) and as of this posting theres a positive review of FIOS in cali on the front page too http://www.dslreports.com/comment/2568/55057
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    Is 150 watts pushing it?

    where are those sounds coming from? that can't be a good sign... sounds like it's not the PSU, but a better one would be reccommended regardless. i'd second the 400w forton alimoalem mentioned, should be all you'd ever need for your PC usage. if you really need a micro ATX PSU though, forton...
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    Anyone know of any good hard drive switches besides what I have listed?

    well it looks like the reason you liked your romtec was because it was simple to use. it'd probably be more of a hassle than anything else to change the boot drive through bios which requires pressing one of the "F#" keys on your keyboard when your motherboard makers screen pops up (like...
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    Help me find the bottle neck...

    well if the info from this site holds any water http://www.gameharvest.com/detail178-Star-Wars:-Empire-at-War.html then the only thing i would guess might improve things is a better video card... your CPU should be fine, HD doesn't matter, and if 1gb RAM isn't enough.... i know for empire...
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    Looking for quiet black Drives

    what price range are you looking for? the NEC 3550A has proved to be a reliable cd/dvd burner, i believe it's usually around $40? and like most drives, starts out loud but quickly quiets down. and if anyone can correct me if i'm wrong, but don't plenty of drives support a way to change how...
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    What would you rather have? Poll Added 82%FSP 15%Xclio

    if the cables on the forton are all that you need (only two sata?), then i'd go with that.
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    fan questions

    i want 2 fans. either a 60mm or 70mm fan (lower power usage the better) for a DVR unit, and another fan to put in front of 3 HDs in a PC case - i figured a 120mm fan would work. my FIRST goal is for them to be quiet. SECOND goal is for them to be effective. and my final goal is for them to...
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    Which of these two power supplies is better?

    most brands mentioned are good and how long a company has been around doesn't always equal quality. companies get bought, managment changes, times change, products change. anyway, i'd recommend a seasonic s12 600W PSU for your setup. i've built a few PCs with s12's because of initial reviews...